Summer Nature Fest

Explore the museum inside and out after hours! Join us for an evening of summer fun featuring:

• Live Animals!
• Live Music!
• Outdoor Nature Play!
• Nature Walks!
• Drop-By Scientist Tables!
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Plus enjoy the Nature Museum's hands-on exhibit: “By A Thread: Nature's Resilience” one last time before it goes away!

Relish in the good food and good drinks for sale, exciting activities, face painters, and a view of North Pond under the city skyline. Please Note: This event will be held rain or shine. Tickets will not be refunded.

Some experiences, including face painting, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, crafts, and more will be purchased with an event-specific currency called “Nature Bucks”. You can pre-purchase a discounted bundle of Nature Bucks here along with your tickets or buy them at the front desk when you arrive at Summer Nature Fest.

*Beginning February 2, 2026, the Nature Museum has begun implementing ticketed entry to the Butterfly Haven, as well as a $5 fee for non-members. This change extends to Summer Nature Fest. Click here to learn more about this change.

**Food vendors will have their own point of sale and will not accept nature bucks.